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Ursula von der Leyen, the designated president of the EU Commission, is screening prospective commissioners. The media take a critical look at the candidates put forward by the member states.

After months of protest Hong Kong's government has withdrawn the controversial extradition law which had been put on hold since mid-June. Commentators see the move as a tactic rather than a change of heart, and doubt it will put an end to the conflict.

E-scooters are getting the green light in more and more European countries and have become a popular means of transport not just for tourists. But reports of serious accidents are fuelling fears that they could have a negative impact on traffic, making it more complicated and dangerous.

The opposition in the British parliament wants to push through a bill this Wednesday that would oblige Prime Minister Johnson to request a three-month postponement of Brexit from Brussels. Johnson has said he will seek a snap election in the event that the bill is approved. His Tories were left without a majority in parliament after an MP defected to another party. Has Johnson's strategy failed?